65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Dan Webster and Emily Lawler (UK)

UK festival favourites Dan and Emily bring to the stage a unique blend of English folk music fused with country/Americana. An energising combination of distinctive warm and powerful vocals and […]

**CLOSED**GOOD FRIDAY**

The Drunken Poet is closed on Good Friday, 18 April.

The Lonesome Wranglers

The Lonesome Wranglers bring their infectious blend of vintage country and rockabilly to the Drunken Poet. Expect originals, obscure covers and re-imaginings of some unexpected favourites. Come git some grit!

Reuben Ishrahm plays the songs of Chris Stapleton

Reuben Ishrahm dives deep into the soulful sounds of Chris Stapleton, delivering a heartfelt set of songs by one of country music’s modern greats. Grit, gravel, and golden tones – […]

Peny Bohan

Peny Bohan is an award winning local Melbourne singer songwriter whose sweet croonings will make you want to stay, buy a drink and let yourself be wrapped up in her melodies. Honest, […]

Jessey Jackson

A rare gem indeed; Jessey Jackson is quite simply a force to be reckoned with! Far from your average ‘run of the mill’ female performer; this self taught singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is often likened to […]

Phil Smith

  Phil Smith is a singer-songwriter based in Castlemaine, Australia. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Van Morrison, his songwriting is rooted in […]

Harrison Knight

  In mid-2022, Harrison Knight made the leap from Brisbane to Melbourne, reintroducing himself to the music scene with a fresh wave of raw, heartfelt folk and Americana originals. Drawing […]

Fidel Monk

Critically-acclaimed entertainer Fidel Monk has been touring, performing, and writing music since 1994. His booming voice and hard-driving rhythms have mesmerised audiences around the world. He has recorded and shared […]

Stephen Kennedy

Poet Fave Stephen Kennedy returns to The Poet for a great afternoon of music!

The Stetson Family

“They blend like one of the legendary bluegrass or country families…their best material yet.”  Rick Moore, American Songwriter, Los Angeles The Stetson Family walk the line between alt-country and bluegrass with […]

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